We will be including some general reminders in our Weekly Notices sheet in the coming weeks for the benefit of our new parents/carers, which we hope you will find useful. The Weekly Notices and Reminder Sheet is sent out every Friday and includes dates of forthcoming events, school visits and workshops and important messages and reminders  about school life.  

Kingswood Residential Trip 

Year 6 are off on their visit to Kingswood Activity Centre on Sunday 15th October and we just want to remind you as follows:

• The children should be here by 10.00am for a prompt departure at 10.30am. 

• They should come in via the school office where they will be directed to the Studio Hall. 

• School uniform is not required - suitable clothes for travelling in please. 

• A small healthy snack and drink should be provided for the journey (no glass please). 

• A healthy packed lunch is also required to be eaten on arrival at Kingswood. 

• Any medication to be passed to Mrs Webb in a named bag when dropping children off. Travel sickness medication should be taken on the morning of the trip as required. Please also provide travel sickness medication for the return journey if required.

School Uniform Sale

We hosted our first uniform sale of this academic year last Monday in the playground. 

I am happy to inform you that we raised £81.40 for school funds and many parents and carers were very glad to be able to buy these items at a very low cost. Thank you for your continued support.

Could we please remind parents that, if your child accidentally takes home another child's fleece or jumper, you please return this back to the school as soon as possible.

We have a large number of items in our lost property at the moment. May we please suggest that, if your child has lost any of their uniform items, you have a look at the lost property rack at the end of the school day which will be in the playground. Any unnamed items remaining at the end of this half term will be recycled or donated towards the next uniform sale.

Half Term

As you all know, Friday the 20th October is our last school day before half term. The school will finish at normal Friday times and all afterschool clubs will be running throughout the week including on Friday. Please collect your children promptly after the clubs have finished. 

Reminder Monday the 30th October is an INSET DAY and children DO NOT attend school. 

Please check your email for information about activities happening during the half term break led by LEO Sports Directors (Please see below for further information).

High School Places For September 2024

Please note that the deadline for applying for a high school place for your Year 6 child is approaching. All applications must be made via the Sutton website at  www.sutton.gov.uk/admissions by 31st OCTOBER 2023. 

We would suggest that you make your application before this date to ensure that it is received. You will receive  a confirmation email of your completed application  upon submission.

Football Matches

This week, the Y6 boys football team have been in action in 2 cup games. On Wednesday, they travelled to Whitgift School for a tough 1st round draw in the Surrey Cup. Despite excellent resilience and teamwork to be proud of, Whitgift finished the match as winners. On Thursday, they played in a Sutton and Cheam Cup match against Abbey School. The boys were determined to win after their previous loss and progress to the next round of the competition. They put on a superb display of skill and excellent communication throughout the match, winning with a superb score of 5-1. The boys' performance was due to the hard work and dedication they have shown in training. They are now looking forward to the next round of the competition.

Black History month 

This week and throughout October, we have been celebrating Black History Month where the theme is ‘Celebrating our Sisters’. Pupils have been learning about many influential black women who have achieved remarkable things in their lifetime; this has included figures such as Rosa Parks, Alesha Dixon and Laura Henry-Allain (who has previously visited Manor Park!). Pupils have been engaged in art, writing and computing activities to learn more about these magnificent role models and how they have influenced our lives today. They enjoyed reading collections of books from BAME authors and stories with protagonists that are both diverse and inclusive.

Please can we remind you that on Friday 20th October, our school photographer will be returning to school to complete the Nursery, Reception and remaining pre-booked sibling photos. Please note that no further request can be taken for sibling photos.

If your child is having their photo taken, please make sure that they come to school in full school uniform, wearing their jumper or cardigan with the school logo and long hair should be tied back. 

Many thanks for you co-operation in this matter.